Flying from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, making Valletta six hours ahead of Bogota.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your BOG to MLA flight.
Flying during a peak month such as November? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bogota Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BOG and MLA:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Handy information about Bogota Airport (BOG)
71% of flights that leave from Bogota Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Bogota to Bogota Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bogota Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BOG:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Consider booking a hotel near MLA if you're taking a late Bogota Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car and explore Valletta and beyond with your own set of wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Luqa Malta International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bogota Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Valletta in March.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Bogota Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BOG to MLA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many cities in Malta waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
Qormi is another well-known destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No trip is complete without experiencing Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.